OSHA Inspection: BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTERS LLC

Issued

Sep 14, 2023

Abate by

Oct 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $26,786 · Current $26,786

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:     a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about June 2, 2023, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program as required.   Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2023

Abate by

Oct 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about June 2, 2023, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not  provide medical evaluations as required.   Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2023

Abate by

Oct 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about in June 2, 2023, painters were required to wear tightfitting full face respirators to protect from hazardous paint vapors, and the employer did not fit test the employees prior to use as required.   Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2023

Abate by

Oct 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $26,786 · Current $26,786

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about June 2, 2023, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel  and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 14, 2023

Abate by

Oct 4, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Bucks County Shutters - Paint Area - On or about June 2, 2023, painters were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Sherwin Williams ProClassic Satin Enamel  and Sherwin Williams Lacquer Thinner, and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1561570, citation number 1, item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.  Bucks County Shutters was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) as "Repeat", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1629275, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 940 Thomas Dr., Warrington, PA.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.